Khartoum - Heglig

On February 27, 2002 at 09:15 AM, Khartoum - Heglig experienced a crash involving Antonov AN-26, operated by El Magal Aviation, with the event recorded near Heglig South Kordofan (<U+062C><U+0646><U+0648><U+0628> <U+0643><U+0631><U+062F><U+0641><U+0627><U+0646>).

The flight was categorized as charter/taxi (non scheduled revenue flight) and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.

16 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 16 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.

Crew on board: 4, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 12, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

The listed crash cause is human factor. The aircraft was completing a charter flight from Khartoum to Heglig on behalf of an oil company, carrying 12 passengers and four crew members. On final approach in good weather conditions, the aircraft was too low and struck the ground short of runway 34 threshold. The aircraft bounced then landed hard, causing the undercarriage to be torn off. The aircraft slid on its belly, veered off runway and came to rest in bushes. Al 16 occupants evacuated safely while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. Wind was gusting to 23 knots at the time of the accident.

Aircraft reference details include registration ST-MGL, MSN 97 09, year of manufacture 1980.